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VIDEO ✍ 009 --> Backdated to prior to the Dreamwalking event
[The entire announcement is filtered from Alice Liddell. The initial part of this video broadcast is made via official channels, with the caller ID exhibited simply as SCPD.]
Young women from their teenaged years to their middle twenties are cautioned to keep out of the dark. You have all heard the news by now unless you are blind to the papers. Or unable to read.
Walk in pairs, or keep a sturdy man close at hand. There will be no official curfew yet, but it is not wise to be out alone past dusk.
The Somarium Police Department is also accepting any worthy scraps of information concerning the recent murders. A reward of up to ten thousand credits will be paid to the most valuable spies. The identity of the murderer is top importance. All information concerning this ugly matter shall be sent to Chief Inspector Javert at the Government District Police Headquarters.
[This second message is made in the same backdrop as the first - a clean wall behind a massive, looming, dark and authoritative figure, files stacked beside him on what appears to be a desk. Chief Inspector Javert's jaw twitches subtly, the furrows between his brows lowering a millimeter or two. He is very tired and a touch melancholic, but calm and in remarkable control.]
There is a girl in need of a competent new caretaker. She is well-groomed, Christian, and under ten years of age.
Don't call me about it unless you have time and serious interest. I am not a pawnbroker for children; I will expect a faithful and fair commitment to the girl.
Young women from their teenaged years to their middle twenties are cautioned to keep out of the dark. You have all heard the news by now unless you are blind to the papers. Or unable to read.
Walk in pairs, or keep a sturdy man close at hand. There will be no official curfew yet, but it is not wise to be out alone past dusk.
The Somarium Police Department is also accepting any worthy scraps of information concerning the recent murders. A reward of up to ten thousand credits will be paid to the most valuable spies. The identity of the murderer is top importance. All information concerning this ugly matter shall be sent to Chief Inspector Javert at the Government District Police Headquarters.
[This second message is made in the same backdrop as the first - a clean wall behind a massive, looming, dark and authoritative figure, files stacked beside him on what appears to be a desk. Chief Inspector Javert's jaw twitches subtly, the furrows between his brows lowering a millimeter or two. He is very tired and a touch melancholic, but calm and in remarkable control.]
There is a girl in need of a competent new caretaker. She is well-groomed, Christian, and under ten years of age.
Don't call me about it unless you have time and serious interest. I am not a pawnbroker for children; I will expect a faithful and fair commitment to the girl.
no subject
[It may be more correct, Drake, to say that Javert has cheated on his first and only lover - the law - for his wife. When the Inspector married Naomi, he had thought he had made it clear that he will not abandon his duty under any normal circumstances. Though one could make the point that these are no normal circumstances, nor is it any minor squabble, considering Nathan found her locking lips and arms with a younger, handsomer man. She needs Javert's attention as soon as possible before she wanders away in search of someone who will better give her what she wants.
He looks closely at Drake, a searing and unsettling gaze, almost as if he were attempting to read the man's secret intent for this somewhat personal line of questioning.]
Now, why the devil wouldn't I want this solved? More delay costs lives and resources. I don't delight in that.
no subject
[Still even he took small breaks when he could. Then again Javert's was a completely different line and he couldn't imagine the pressure coming from the populace was comforting.
He catches that gaze and offers a small, sort of goofy smile.]
Right. I can't imagine you would. Just, ah. Remember you gotta girl at home. [That sounded awkward, he felt awkward saying it because he always chose his job over everything. So he tried his best to make it sound like playful teasing.] Call it 'speaking from experience.' They tend make your life hell if they think they're being ignored.
[Well it was the truth!]
no subject
A proper wife, [says Javert in a dangerous,dull, impassive tone,] would make allowances to her husband. When there is work of vital importance at stake.
[She knew what she was marrying. That is all he can tell himself at this stage of the game. He fumes in wretched silence.]
Are you finished with me? Distractions will not allow me to wrap this up quicker.
no subject
All right, all right. [holds his hands up in mock defense] I couldn't agree with you more. Maybe when the case is closed.
[Drake had learned what he needed to and there wasn't anymore he could do since telling him would be the worst possible thing.]
I won't keep you any longer. [short pause] Just remember to sleep at some point.